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Songkran
is upon us! Thai New Year is just about to commence and now it’s time to
celebrate and get super wet! From the 13th of April until the 15th
of April, the streets will be packed of Thai’s and tourists spraying each other
relentlessly. It’s time to get your water guns bought; your water balloons
ready and enjoy the celebrations!
Here at
Nappark we’ll be right in the mix of things. With the walkway leading up to our
hostel doors, there will be guests and staff soaked; there’s no doubt it like a
swimming pool!
What To Know
Songkran
is celebrated throughout the country for 3 days, but some festivities may start
before and continue after. Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Pattaya, Phuket, Koh Samui and
Koh Phangan are some of the best places to visit.
What Happens
Traditionally
Thai’s practice the ritual of pouring water over Buddhist statues, as well as
younger generations practicing this over the palms of their elder’s hands. What
you will see is the huge water fight that takes place across the country.
Waterguns, balloons, buckets, tanks, hoses – you name it, anything that
disperses water will be used! It’s about to get wet!
Where To Go
Bangkok
is the biggest place to celebrate Songkran, Chiang Mai is the wettest and
Pattaya is the longest. Wherever you go, you will get wet! Some places might be
more subdued than recent years due to the year-long mourning of King Rama IX Bhumibol Adulyadej
Bangkok : Khao San Road, Silom, Siam and RCA are the best areas to celebrate Sonkgran.
Chiang Mai: The wettest place in Thailand, City moat and Urban Culture Street are the most extravagant areas to celebrate Songkran.
Pattaya: On the 19th of April, Pattaya celebrates Wan Lai Festival, part of Songkran and is the biggest day in the city.
Songkran Tips
Keep
these points in mind when celebrating Songkran:
· It’s all celebrations, don’t get
angry
· Keep your valuables locked away
· Keep your phone and camera in
waterproof bags
· Wear good footwear, it gets
slippy on the roads
· White chalky-paste maybe thrown
too, it is harmless
· Don’t throw water at passing vehicles
· All major banks and hotels are expected to stay open.